Driving Light Suggestions

[MikeT]

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Geez folks, the OP was asking for help not bashing. Let's play nice as this thread is starting to resemble another forums nuckle dragging antics.

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How's this for a suggestion:

PIAA Driving Lights (Clear)
http://www.suvxccessory.com/piasu-1552.html

I looked at these and thought about putting them behind the opening in the bumper (The level of the transmission cooler).

[boxsky]

I always preferred Piaa lights myself. Had good luck with them.

[RedLdr1]

Steve,

About a year ago I did a lot of research looking for the "perfect" auxiliary lighting for my Mustang GT. After researching the different options I went with a set of Sylvania X1010 HID Auxiliary Lights. The Mustang GT they were bought for was totaled before I had a chance to install them...

While these lights are not "driving" lights with a mile long pencil beam I think they are more useful for most driving situations. They are DOT approved, street legal, auxiliary low beams and may be wired to be used with either your high or low beams... Sylvania sold their remaining stock of X1010s to Suvlights ( http://www.suvlights.com/ ) a couple years ago. They currently have a set listed on e-bay at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Osram...ag enameZWD1V

Hopefully I will get a chance this week to look at a way to cleanly install them and get them installed...

Have you changed out the OEM headlight bulbs for either SilverStars or something similar? Changing to SilverStar bulbs improved my vision as it is a "whiter" light. They are DOT legal and not the cheap bluish ricey stuff you see in some places...

[BigFoote]

I would say "Pretend I'm stupid." but there is no use pretending. I think I understand Fog Lights, but what is the difference between Driving Lights and the normal headlights that come on vehicles? When would you legally use more than the normal headlights? Although I want as much light as possible, I don't want to be one of these idiots that drive around blinding people. (I also agree with MikeT, and if I ever come across as bashing anyone, I apologize. This is a great resource, and I would hate to lose it. Happy New Year!

[Six Rails]

If adjusted correctly driving lights are so much safer than just normal headlights you get a much broader light making the sides of the road as bright as the center, as well as lower and not to blind the on coming traffic if people are flashing their lights at you then it's time to have them adjusted. Just changing a tire size means adjustment to head,fog and driving lights.

Driving lights :
Traditional Driving lights are designed to increase the range and brightness of your vehicle high beams, and are especially useful at higher cruising speeds where they help to identify hazards and signs long before they could be seen with high beams only. All Driving lights are extremely bright and must be dimmed with the high beams.

Fog Lights :
Fog / Foul Weather lights enhance your vehicle's low beams for improved vision in rain, fog or snow. The low and wide light beam travels under severe weather and also improves side visibility. Distance of illumination is similar to your vehicle's low beam, preventing stray light from offending oncoming traffic. Fog / Foul Weather lights come in amber or clear to augment your low beams anytime it's legal in your area.

[arteegee]

Very good explanation, Six Rails.

[BigFoote]

Thank you for the explanation. That was very helpful. I have one question regarding fog lights: Why would you choose amber versus white? What are the advantages of one over the other?

Originally Posted by Six Rails

If adjusted correctly driving lights are so much safer than just normal headlights you get a much broader light making the sides of the road as bright as the center, as well as lower and not to blind the on coming traffic if people are flashing their lights at you then it's time to have them adjusted. Just changing a tire size means adjustment to head,fog and driving lights.

Driving lights :
Traditional Driving lights are designed to increase the range and brightness of your vehicle high beams, and are especially useful at higher cruising speeds where they help to identify hazards and signs long before they could be seen with high beams only. All Driving lights are extremely bright and must be dimmed with the high beams.

Fog Lights :
Fog / Foul Weather lights enhance your vehicle's low beams for improved vision in rain, fog or snow. The low and wide light beam travels under severe weather and also improves side visibility. Distance of illumination is similar to your vehicle's low beam, preventing stray light from offending oncoming traffic. Fog / Foul Weather lights come in amber or clear to augment your low beams anytime it's legal in your area.

[Horm]

[quote=MikeT;265564]Moderator hat on:

Geez folks, the OP was asking for help not bashing. Let's play nice as this thread is starting to resemble another forums nuckle dragging antics.

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Mike T
Thanks for jumping in here, I belong to other forums that I enjoy visiting a lot more than this one, due to the way members converse here. I'm not sure what other site you are referring to as knuckle dragging, but I think as hard as it is to moderate a site, some of the threads I have visited should here been shut down sooner!
It's too bad, the RL is a great vehicle and there is a lot of knowledge here from a lot of good people, but let's all treat each other with a little more respect.
Go ahead gang...... bash away!
Later

[MikeT]

Originally Posted by BigFoote

Thank you for the explanation. That was very helpful. I have one question regarding fog lights: Why would you choose amber versus white? What are the advantages of one over the other?

I'll take a stab at you question since no one else has offered anything:

Yellow: Offers better contrast and detail (At least in shooting glasses in clear weather and bright skies).

White: In fog, the white light is reflected back at the driver reducing visibility even more (ie: Never use high beams in fog as you will only make visibilty worse).

[BigFoote]

Thanks MikeT. That's what I thought, that the amber (at least in the glasses I used to have for fog and night driving) helps you see beter detail in the fog, and white is reflected back. That's where I'm confused. I've been told that the Honda dealer installed fog lights only work with the headlights on, and I would think that this would actually hamper vision in the fog. Can you request the dealer to install them different, so they can be turned on seperate? Wouldn't that be best for fog?

Originally Posted by MikeT

I'll take a stab at you question since no one else has offered anything:

Yellow: Offers better contrast and detail (At least in shooting glasses in clear weather and bright skies).

White: In fog, the white light is reflected back at the driver reducing visibility even more (ie: Never use high beams in fog as you will only make visibilty worse).